Our Articles on Engineered Stone

Countertops in Huntersville & Lake Norman: A Local Guide to Quartz, Porcelain & Stone

Homes around Lake Norman ask a lot of their countertops. Kitchens are busy with family and guests,…

Where You Can Use Porcelain Slabs: Kitchens, Showers, Fireplaces & Outdoors

Most people think of porcelain as tile or dinnerware. But today's large-format porcelain slabs are…

Calacatta Quartz: Our Favorite Marble-Look Slabs in Charlotte

Bright white with dramatic veining: the Calacatta look is the most requested countertop style we…

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Visit our Ballantyne Design Center to compare quartz options, or ask about viewing materials at the Rozzelles Ferry Slab Warehouse & Fabrication location. Check each location's hours and arrange a visit; Ballantyne Saturday visits are by appointment only.

Still deciding between materials? Read quartz vs. quartzite, or request a free, no-obligation quartz countertop quote for your Charlotte-area project.